City Seal

AGENDA
FERNANDINA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DATE AUGUST 5, 2014
6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
204 ASH STREET
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION

Invocation by American Legion Chaplin Bruce Malcolm.

4.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATION

 

4.1.
PROCLAMATION – INTERNATIONAL HOMELESS ANIMALS’ DAY & HOMELESS ANIMALS’ MONTH

Recognizes August 16, 2014 as International Homeless Animals’ Day and the month of August as “Homeless Animals’ Month” to spotlight the plight of millions of homeless animals all over the world.

Documents: International Homeless Animals.pdf
4.2.
PROCLAMATION – RETIREMENT OF CAPTAIN WILLIE SCOTT

Recognizes Captain Willie Scott, upon his retirement after thirty-five (35) years of dedicated service to the City of Fernandina Beach.  Captain Willie Scott retired on July 31, 2014.

Documents: Proclamation - Scott.pdf
4.3.
PRESENTATION – FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES

Mr. William (Bill) Grant, the Electric Operations Manager of Florida Public Utilities, will provide a presentation regarding the electric rate increase case. Mr. Grant will answer any questions regarding Florida Public Utilities and the services provided to City residents.

Documents: Presentation - FPU.pdf
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Workshop Meeting – June 24, 2014; Special Meeting – June 30, 2014; Special Meeting – July 10, 2014; Special Meeting – July 11, 2014.

 

Documents: Minutes.pdf
5.2.
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY

RESOLUTION 2014-101 DECLARING CERTAIN TITLED CITY PROPERTY SURPLUS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF SAID PROPERTY IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Declares certain property as surplus, and authorizes the disposal of such.

Documents: Surplus Items.pdf
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7.
RESOLUTIONS
7.1.
BUDGET AMENDMENT – POLICE DEPARTMENT

RESOLUTION 2014-99 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves a transfer in the amount of $12,000 within the Police Department FY 2013/2014 budget.

 

Documents: Resolution 2014-99.pdf
7.2.
AWARD OF BID #14-10 – FLORIDA FLOATS, INC. DBA BELLINGHAM MARINE INDUSTRIES

RESOLUTION 2014-100 AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID # 14-10 TO FLORIDA FLOATS, INC. DBA BELLINGHAM MARINE INDUSTRIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $79,216.80 FOR THE FERNANDINA HARBOR MARINA BREAKWATER DOCK ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the award of Bid #14-10 to Florida Floats, Inc. dba Bellingham Marine Industries and authorizes the City Manager to negotiate the contract in an amount not to exceed $79,216.80.

Documents: Breakwater Improvements Resolution 2014-100.pdf
8.
ORDINANCE - SECOND READING
8.1.
CODE AMENDMENT – POLICE OFFICERS’ AND FIREFIGHTERS’ PENSION PLAN

ORDINANCE 2014-22 AMENDING CHAPTER 62, PERSONNEL, ARTICLE IV, FIREFIGHTERS’ AND POLICE OFFICERS’ PENSION PLAN, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH; AMENDING SECTION 62-111, DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Amends Section 62-111 of the City Code pertaining to the Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension Plan.

 

Documents: Police Fire Pension Ord 2014-22.pdf
9.
BOARD APPOINTMENT
9.1.
CODE ENFORCEMENT AND APPEALS BOARD

2 appointments.

Documents: Code Enforcement and Appeals Board Appointment.pdf
10.
DISCUSSION-DIRECTION-ACTION ITEM
10.1.
HORSEBACK RIDING
The consensus of the City Commission at their Regular Meeting on July 15, 2014 was to place this discussion item on the agenda.
Documents: Discussion - Beach Horseback Riding.pdf
10.2.
Discussion Straw Poll Questions on Ballot
Discussion Straw Poll Questions on Ballot
Documents: Discussion Straw Poll Questions on Ballot.pdf
11.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
12.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
13.
CITY CLERK REPORTS
14.
MAYOR/COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
15.
ADJOURNMENT

  • Quasi-Judicial - DENOTES THAT THE ITEM MUST BE CONDUCTED AS A QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHED PROCEDURE AND FLORIDA STATUTES. 
  • A THREE (3) MINUTE TIME LIMIT MAY BE IMPOSED FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA. A “REQUEST TO SPEAK” FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTER AT THE DOOR AND SHOULD BE FILLED OUT AND GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING. 
  • DISCUSSION – DIRECTION - ACTIONS ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COMMISSION BY EITHER MOTION AND VOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER, OR BY A CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COMMISSION. 
  • PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 95-32, IF AN ITEM IS NOT ON THE AGENDA IT REQUIRES A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION DECLARING THE ITEM AN EMERGENCY BEFORE ACTION CAN BE TAKEN.
  • ANY PERSON WISHING TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS MADE.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate should contact the City Clerk at (904) 310-3115 or TTY/TDD 711 (for the hearing or speech impaired).